1.  The Director shall consult with the Nevada Advisory Council on Federal Assistance created by NRS 358.020, grant professionals employed by the State and other grant experts to develop:

(a) A process for:

(1) State agencies, local agencies, tribal governments and nonprofit organizations to make a request for a grant for matching funds;

(2) The payment or transfer of grant money; and

(3) Reporting on the use and implementation of grant awards; and

(b) Criteria for the review, award and notification of grant requests.

2.  The Director shall administer all applicable aspects of the process set forth in subsection 1.